Best Happy Hour Tacos Restaurants in Loop (60606)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Tortazo - Willis Tower
Chef-driven Mexico City tortas and chilaquiles served in a lively Willis Tower fast-casual space.
Notable Picks
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Trendy Table Hotspots
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A Rick Bayless fast-casual counter inside Willis Tower that’s built for an after-work reset: bold Mexico City–leaning flavors, quick pacing, and a happy-hour window that rewards a tight order. It lands best when you go tacos + one snackable special, then keep the drinks simple and move on before the food-hall rush peaks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Chicken Milanesa Torta, Chipotle Roasted Chicken Chilaquiles, El Tortazo salad
What makes it special: Chef-driven Mexico City tortas and chilaquiles served in a lively Willis Tower fast-casual space.
8.0
South Branch Tavern & Grille is a big, riverfront New American tavern built for Loop office crowds, with a sprawling patio, long beer list, and a menu that runs from burgers and tacos to big salads. It anchors after-work drinks, corporate lunches, and game-day gatherings when you want something livelier than a white-tablecloth steakhouse.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bang Bang Shrimp, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Cowboy Salad
What makes it special: A large-format riverfront tavern where New American comfort food, TVs, and a big patio all collide in one space.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Trendy Table Hotspots
Rivers is a long-running Loop institution where corporate power lunches and receptions play out over classic American plates and a covered patio directly on the river. The food leans familiar—think salads, seafood, and steaks—while the setting and event infrastructure make it a default choice for downtown entertaining.
Must-Try Dishes:
Coconut Shrimp, Rivers Classic Caesar Salad, Florida Coastal Grouper
What makes it special: A veteran Loop riverfront venue designed as much for events and client lunches as for individual meals.
#4
La Cocina
7.6
A casual Loop Mexican room that’s most useful when you want margaritas and a filling plate without turning it into a whole production. The taco dinner is the straightforward play—big portions, fast turnaround—so it works best as a budget-friendly happy hour stop rather than a destination night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak burrito dinner, Steak quesadilla dinner, Classic margarita
What makes it special: A bar-friendly Loop Mexican room that pairs margaritas with big portions.